The Miami Heat (29-27) might get one of their most important players back in the rotation for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks (27-30).
SG Tyler Herro has appeared in just 11 games this season but may suit up for the first time since the first half of January. The team’s leading scorer from 2024-25 could be a huge help if available for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off.
Below, we’ll provide a Tyler Herro injury update ahead of Heat vs. Hawks and identify a player worth targeting for your lineup additions, plus PrizePicks NBA projections and analysis for Friday night.
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Tyler Herro Injury Update vs. Hawks Tonight
Herro is available for Friday’s game after missing 15 consecutive contests with a rib injury. Herro, SG Norman Powell, and PF-C Bam Adebayo will all be active together for just the eighth time this season.
Herro hasn’t played much lately but showcases high-level production and efficiency when available, averaging 21.9 points on a career-high 49.7% shooting. The former Kentucky Wildcat's 3-point shooting has dropped to a career-low 35.8%, but he’s knocked down an elite 90.2% of his free throws.
The seventh-year guard’s shot volume hasn’t really tailed off despite his health issues and Powell’s rise to the forefront of the Heat’s offensive game plan. Herro can be impactful with the touches he does get on Friday.
There’s been no indication that Miami will restrict Herro’s minutes in his return. The 26-year-old has posted at least 16.0 shot attempts and 20.0 points per contest in every month so far this year while logging his fewest minutes per game (31.7) since 2020-21. Signs may point to him firing as usual if he starts against Atlanta.
Tyler Herro Stats, Projections vs. Hawks
Here are the most popular Tyler Herro player projections vs. the Hawks tonight, via PrizePicks.
- 17.0 Points
- 20.5 Pts + Asts
- 21.5 Pts + Rebs
- 24.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- 7 Rebs + Asts
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Tyler Herro is ready to return to the hardwood after missing 15 games with a rib injury. It’s unclear how heavy his workload will be in Friday’s Heat-Hawks matchup, but he’s showcased productivity and efficiency when on the floor.
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